Edmonton OIlers fans celebrate outside of The Staples Centre, following the selection of Taylor Hall with the first overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

The mystery is over – Taylor Hall is coming to E-town Oilers Nation!

GM Steve Tambellini thanked LA for hosting the draft, then wasted little time in announcing Hall’s name as the first overall selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. The other dominant forward in the first overall selection equation, Tyler Seguin, as predicted, went to Boston. Without question, both will eventually leave their respective marks on the league, a regular-season rivalry already forged.

After a few family hugs and kisses, the former Windsor Spitfire took to the stage, slipped on the copper and blue silks, posed for a few photographs with Oiler brass, and quietly left the stage, as loud chants of “Let’s Go Oilers, Let’s Go!” echoed throughout The Staples Centre.

It was an historic day in this franchise’s illustrious history today, and created a buzz not seen since the glory years.

And rightfully so. Hall, whose signature carve from the left wing, is drawing comparisons with Oiler great, Glenny Anderson, will undoubtedly fill the net as an Edmonton Oiler. His trademark – no fear!

Hall will be introduced to Edmonton media and fans sometime in the next few days. And contrary to the garbage chatter about players not wanting to come to Edmonton….Hall can’t wait to showcase his talents down at The Drug Store.

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Written by Scott Pattison
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